UtahH.B. 1422026 General SessionHouseWALLET

School Fee Waiver Amendments

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Families face new school fee waiver limits

Beginning July 1, 2026, Utah local education agencies must limit covered trip fee waivers to two per student each year. Covered trips are school-sponsored travel lasting at least two nights with a participation fee, excluding travel tied to qualifying association-sponsored activities in Utah. For a second-trip waiver, eligible students must meet with the principal or designee and develop a written action plan with the principal. The plan must state the type and length of school or community contributions, fit the student's abilities, circumstances and availability, and protect academic and personal responsibilities. Agencies must also set a dollar cap on total fee waivers; the law sets no dollar amount, so the effect depends on local policy.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Doug Welton
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Heidi Balderree
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 135 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/25/2026

Senate/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 26 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Senate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation

Yes: 6 • No: 0

House vote • 2/5/2026

House/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 73 • No: 0

House vote • 1/27/2026

House Comm - Amendment Recommendation

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 1/27/2026

House Comm - Favorable Recommendation